North Dakota soybean farmers, are adapting to ongoing trade tensions with China by finding alternative markets and investing in local infrastructure. While China remains a critical customer—receiving two-thirds of North Dakota’s soybean exports—new soybean crushing plants in Spiritwood and Casselton have reduced reliance on Chinese buyers by producing renewable fuel and livestock feed products.
The facilities now process about half of the state’s soybeans, helping stabilize local prices despite tariff-related disruptions.
Experts from the American Soybean Association and trade teams are working to expand export opportunities, though logistical challenges remain.
Despite the recent 90-day tariff pause between the U.S. and China, uncertainty looms ahead of the fall harvest. Industry leaders urge the administration to secure a lasting agreement to ensure market stability.
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